Debt Compliance Specialist

University of Illinois System•Urbana, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under administrative direction, the Debt Management Coordinator will perform senior staff duties to assist in the management of the University's post-issuance compliance program and will be primarily responsible for ensuring the University's ongoing compliance with regulations pertaining to tax-exempt bond issuances and financing covenants of public-private-partnerships. This position will also coordinate conducting credit reviews, the review and drafting of financing agreements for both internal and external financings across the University System.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, finance, economics, or related field.
One year of experience performing functions in the capacity of a compliance officer, accountant or auditor.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with University and departmental officials/staff.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
Experience building and sustaining relationships with vendors and key service providers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with IRS tax code
Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to analytical problems.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis.
Familiarity with DBC Debt Manager.

Responsibilities

Perform and monitor compliance activities related to debt financed facilities in accordance with University policies, IRS rules, and SEC regulations.
Maintain compliance with various disclosure requirements as established by IRS, SEC and other regulatory agencies, including annual continuing disclosure filings and regular compliance monitoring and reporting for SEC rule 15c2-12, such as the Continuing Disclosure Agreements, SEC Rule 15(c)2-12, and other event-based disclosures.
Manage the University's annual Private Business Use (PBU) compliance program by continually monitoring and calculating permissible private business use of facilities financed with tax-exempt debt.
Prepare and review complex reports pertaining to bond issuances; including the preliminary official statements and official statements, DBC cash flow reports, bond resolutions, tax certificates, and continuing disclosure agreements.
Review and comment on Public-Private Partnership (P3) financing documents, including ground leases, subleases, loan agreements, and other legal and financing documents
Monitor and administer the University's Internal Loan Program, including compliance monitoring, reporting, and analysis to ensure adherence to University policies, loan agreements, and other contractual requirements.
Provide critical fiscal year-end support for the external audit, preparing confirmation letters, documenting covenant compliance, and producing complex financial reports
Ensure compliance requirements are met by updating and maintaining internal monitoring spreadsheet tools, such as bond covenant tickler and arbitrage rebate tickler.
Provide analytical support on credit analysis and financial modeling projects. These initiatives include developing, maintaining, and documenting analytical tools and financial models using Excel spreadsheets, Access databases, and other software platforms.
Prepare and conduct financial analyses for capital projects financed with either internal or external financing.
Participate in bond structuring and issuance activities as part of the University's internal financing team, including interaction with members of the external financing team (i.e., attorneys, financial advisors, and investment bankers).
Provide analysis and support for activities related to credit ratings, including the development of presentations to rating agencies.
Review and monitor compliance with third party financing arrangements regarding continuous budget monitoring, reconciliation, and deadlines to ensure covenants and partnership commitments are being met.
Other duties appropriate for a Debt Compliance Coordinator.